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Time: 15 minutes

1/4 cup kernels yields ~2 cups of popcorn

Caramel syrup recipe adapted from The Kitchn

salted caramel popcorn

We’ve also made this one before. Obviously, you can just make the popcorn and add butter and brie, but the caramel syrup isn’t too difficult- it’s what I made to put in my coffee in the mornings.

Ingredients:

For Popcorn:

  • 1/4 cup kernels

For Caramel Syrup:

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 1/2 tsp corn syrup (or honey)

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

  • Pinch of salt

 

Instructions for Popcorn:

  1. Put kernels into paper bag.

  2. Fold top of paper bag over a few times (you can add a staple if you want, but just make sure that you leave enough room for the popped popcorn).

  3. Microwave for ~2 minutes until there’s ~1 sec between pops.

Instructions for Caramel Popcorn

  1. In a small pot, combine sugar, 2 tbsp water, and corn syrup or honey. Stir over low heat until dissolved.

  2. Once the sugar has dissolved completely, turn the heat up to medium-high, cover the pot, and let boil for 2-3 min. Remove the cover and stir vigorously as the caramel continues to cook until mixture is a light amber color.

  3. Remove the caramel from heat. Carefully pour in the remaining 1/4 cup of water. Be very careful when stirring the water into the caramel as it can splatter. Stir in the vanilla and a small pinch of salt.

  4. Mix a little syrup with some butter and drizzle over popcorn. Top with salt.